twzou999

Hey guys, i wish to add bluetooth onto my 2005 GS350. the model is 3GS, as it is jap import and the model year starts in 2005. I heard GTA carkit is good and got in touch with them, but they said it is not compatible with 2005. just wondering if anyone is in the same boat *** me, or if it is actually not compatible, if there are any alternative solution too add bluetooth/aux, thanks so much!

ptplujo

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If you want straight and simple, get bluetooth cassette.
https://www.amazon.com/ION-Audio-Cas...ssette+adapter

Or FM transmitter.

speedkar9

Since your car is a Japanese import you will have to do some cross-referencing.

GTA car kit's catalogue will list the 2005 GS as a 2GS, and therefore not compatible with their kit. Since you have a 3GS, you should tell them you have a 2006+ and it should work.

twzou999

do you reckon the casette has better quality or FM transmitter? are they going to be close to cd quality?

twzou999

I kinda dont want to risk it lol. i did hear gs430 and 460 has different nav, mayb it differs in similar way as well?

ptplujo

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If you talk are talking about audio quality, I'd say they both are nothing extraordinary. It'd definitely get the job done and unless you are an audiophile; honestly may not notice a difference. This is also dependent on whether you get a 10$ adapter or a better quality one. I've used that specific one on an sc300 and can't complain about audio; granted I don't care for mids/highs/bass/treble/etc all these crazy expectations. It plays sound through the speakers, that's all I needed.

As far as what I'd choose between the two, definitely the cassette adapter. From personal experience, the transmitter usually get interference a lot depending on signal, area, other stations, etc..